Christian Caple

It’s not that Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge no longer believes Jack Cust can be productive. Wedge says it’s just difficult for him to find at-bats for all of the young hitters who suddenly inhabit the Mariners’ 25-man roster. And on Sunday, that meant another day off for designated hitter Jack Cust, who hasn’t played […]
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The nightly occupants of Safeco Field must hope that Saturday’s loss will not become indicative of what to expect from the Seattle Mariners for the duration of the summer. The script: Dustin Ackley drawing oohs and aahs, and the rest of the offense failing to do much of anything. Ackley cannot continue to be the […]
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The promotion of rookie second baseman Dustin Ackley has caused a ripple effect in the Seattle Mariners infield. And at its designated hitter spot, too. Case in point, Saturday’s lineup against the Phillies. With Ackley now starting every day at second base, manager Eric Wedge must get creative in an attempt to keep Adam Kennedy, […]
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Dustin Ackley weaved past reporters in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse, where Brendan Ryan, his locker neighbor, was holding court after the team’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ryan asked Ackley if he was ready to answer questions. And Ackley’s response showed just how cognizant the rookie is of his surroundings. “Are you done?” Ackley […]
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As he made his way out of the Seattle Mariners dugout and back into the corridor leading to the team’s clubhouse, Dustin Ackley was greeted by a gregarious, white-haired gentleman sipping iced tea out of a plastic cup. Team president Chuck Armstrong offered the rookie a hearty greeting. “Pretty good,” Ackley said, politely, asked by […]
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